Reviews of Little India Merivale. (Restaurant) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

Little India Merivale

585 Reviews

227 Comments

Restaurant

Indian restaurant

Indian takeaway

Restaurant

150 Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand

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Information of Little India Merivale, Restaurant in Christchurch (Canterbury)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Little India Merivale

S. T.

My family and I walked in as 4 and it was absolutely packed we thought we wouldn’t be served and we would been waiting for hours for a food. Mains came in 10 mins and 10 mins after our mains we were served promptly with profession and were out 10 mins later. Thank you so much we will be back :)

S. T.

Just had a meal here with my girl before coming out the menu online which had a huge range I couldn’t wait to come down for a meal. Staff were very friendly and professional overall the restaurant had a really good vibe. Our starters came within 15 followed then by our mains 15 mins later even with nearly all the tables filled. Will be back for sure perfect way to eat out at an affordable price. Thank you little India I was very impressed.

N.

One of the best Indian restaurants I have visited in Christchurch so far. Such polite service, tasty food and reasonable portion sizes .

J.

Amazing food and service. Normally very very busy however gets the food to your table quote fast. Great staff. Surprising amazing quality toliets with marble walls. The restaurant is a very efficient business. Loved it and would come again.

D. H.

We have come here twice now, the staff professional and friendly. The food was delicious both times we went. I ordered a hot dish and boy it was hot. But I do not regret it as it was amazing. Environment is clean, well organized. Only issue is the toilet is out in the mall, not hard to find but still a little inconvenience. Didnt disrupt our dining experience

D. G.

Keto friendly meals, nice cauliflower rice, good atmosphere generally. I thought the family photos in the menu and on the walls were fascinating.

M. S.

Great food , friendly service . A very enjoyable experience

S.

Great food, but often late with deliveries.

A. A.

The place is good for dine-in option, the food is delicious not a first visit. We’ll come again

L. H.

A longtime customer here. I’ve eaten in and had takeaways from Little India multiple times. This restaurant is very much a staple takeaway in my household. The quality has been maintained over the years and we all love it - has something for everyone. Loads of veggie options, and love all their veggie starters.

P. R.

Liked the food. I bought from them everyday. Central place.

R.

Delicious, generous portions. . .service was a bit slow. . .

S.

Love Little India Merivale. I hosted a client event there recently, the food was delicious, and the service was top notch. It's the best Indian Restaurant in Christchurch.

P.

Awesome staff best Currys I've tasted.

B. c.

Good food, a unique take away dish that nearly everyone in the family would enjoy, only reason for 4 stars is because food that is to be picked up is usually an hour later than is stated to be ready.

R. K.

Hands down some of the best food I've ever had. We visited late after a long day travelling and it hit the spot and then some. The benchmark was raised and has not been met since. Looking forward to having the borders reopened to travellers so we can return one day.

W.

Thanks so much for the great service and food :)

T. R.

Tastegasm magic. One big problem is I'm not going to try anything else on the menu now, because I'm going to have to order the same meal I already had, over & over again. I want it again already. You can request for your meal to be mild, medium or spicy and all will be deeply flavourful. The tandoori is fabulous and the lamb is so tender you barely need to chew. I can't wait to go back.

B.

Very yummy Little Indian curry as usual.

L. S.

Fabulous food, good atmosphere and great service. Being able to have cauliflower rice as an option makes a big difference if you eat low-carb or keto.

S. H.

The most delicious Indian food I have ever had!! Very reasonably priced as well. The service was exceptional and staff super friendly. They checked on us asking how the food was and were we all good. The manager was so lovely, came out and had a chat to us and checking up as well. Always had a smile on his face! Best dining experience so far.

S. A.

The customer service here was exceptional and the food is amazing. The Manger went the extra mile, always making you feel welcome. One time the Restaurant was fully booked and could not fit any more in. Understanding it was a special occasion, He went out of his way and opened up the cafe next door and allowed us to dine. You don't get better than that.

b.

Their naan and sauce is so good!

D.

Good service, friendly staff, yummy food.

J. B.

Why go to India when you have great Indian food in Christchurch. We always go to Little India when we visit Christchurch. Had a great dinner on Saturday night. I qualify this by saying we have been to India twice .

T. T.

Very good quality food. Great service. Every dish is different from another different taste all the times. Good work keep it up.

l. m.

We had a fantastic evening. great food, lovely people. Keep going back.

H.

Good service, great food. Polite staff too. Many gluten free options available.

A. D.

Great food, service was ok but not so great. Staff were more concerned about attending to a bigger group than everyone else in the restaurant, longer wait times. Would suggest having more staff on busier evenings.

J. L.

Recommended to visit by an Indian friend, quote " 70% authentic how we cook in India, the way spices concerned ". We arrived and ordered right before a bus of Indian tourists. For me, it's usually a good sign of authenticity . To start ,we had vegetable Pakora and half Tandoori Chicken. Pakora was decent. Tandoori chicken was dry, tasted like a double cooked Tandoori chicken, the yogurt marinate definitely wasted on this chicken . Following a long wait, we finally received our curries after they serve the 40odd tourists . Our group of 4 order a Chicken Korma, Chicken Kadai, Vege Paneer and my Bhuna Chicken . Waitress A advised us that curries dishes were hot, cautious of burning. I received my Buhna, stone cold chicken .....All other curries were piping hot... unlucky .. Waitress A took it back to kitchen, returned 1 min after. asked about if microwave was used to reheat, she replied no. Not convinced, and felt lied to. we shared our curries. Korma, Kadai and Paneer all have really distinctive flavors . reheated Bhuna was average, wetter than my go to dry Bhuna at Corianders. Taste of a mediocre curry .Asked Waitress B about if microwave was used for reheating , she answered , yes, not their one, but their next door neighbors ..... We shall return for another try for their Paneer . definitely no more Tandoori or Buhna or any other cold curries when they don't have tour buses .

p. r.

Enjoyed the food very much. However would we appreciate all your dishes to be in recyclable containers as your rice is. Pip Rooke

j. s.

Bustling atmospheric and very welcoming. Excellent authentic Indian food. Each dish is markedly different from the next, full of flavour and not over-fatty! An eye-opener for a man from Bradford, England! 10/10

R. T.

Good food, excellent atmosphere and service.

H. I.

I enjoy my meal here. Thank you for your good service. Very nice staff

G. J.

Little India is always good. Kudos to the chefs 😊

S. Y.

Great venue for an Indian dinner, either eat in or for takeaway. Has all the usual suspects on the menu. Well located in Merivale and plenty of parking in the Mall.

H.

Great food and great service 😄😄😄

R. S.

I popped in quickly today at lunch time. Was staying at St George's with our newly arrived first born. I jogged in quickly and told the young man that I was trying to grab a quick lunch and why. He made sure a delicious curry, naan and some samosas were on the table quickly so I could get back to wife and baby promptly. Food and service were all top notch. Thanks Little India.

M. J. R.

In month of June 2018, I had dinner in this restaurant.This is one of the best Restaurant offering Indian cuisine in New Zealand. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The ambiance is reasonable good.

M.

Yummy food, quick service.

S. I. A.

Great service and food. Bhaji and pakora are a must have for entree. If you want the sweeter styled Butter Chicken (Murg Mumtaz) (sp) - go to your nearest food court! These guys cook on-demand - not en-mass... that sits in the bain marie for hours on end like in the food courts. All dishes come with a portion of rice. Naan is extra ($4.50). Remember...price is not the same as the food court "LUNCH COMBOS" but they have a number of weekly specials that pop up from time to time. We had a free mains voucher (fb) (when total value of meal is over $50)..which i think is pretty decent. Butter Chicken, Chicken Korma, 3x Bhaji, 8x Pakora =$66 (-$2 Didn't have dessert cause I was full as. If you want a good feed with authentic northern Indian tastes and don't mind paying that extra - top place! Haven't tried the Spitfire (Airport one) yet, but I dare say will be a similar experience.

K. B.

Little India is a favorite of mine, the quality of the food is fabulous & with just the right level of spiciness; I've been working my way up to hot (from mild) finally got there today, and have not been disappointed. I've tried all the vegetarian options on the menu & my favorite has to be the Malai Kofta but the Tarka Daal is a close 2nd, really recommend this place if you like a nice curry

a. b.

best indian food with authentic indian flavours. Was skeptical intially but it lived upto its name and reputation. Have ordered twice since then and it impressed us more each time. Beautiful thing is these guys offer home delivery as well. Thank you for your delicious food.

J. B.

My curry was good, Naan bread burnt on the bottom side, overall it was OK. Atmosphere could have been better, no background music, just a big flat screen TV playing sports, not really ideal & no one was watching it. Long wait time.

D. S.

I strongly recommend Little India, This is one of my top 10 favourite restaurants in New Zealand! The best one specialised in Indian Food for sure! Malai Tikka and Cheese Nan are absolutely delicious and the Chicken Tikka is extremely delightful, is a shame somebody go there and don’t try it. Congrats to all team, from The cheff to the staff! Beautiful food, good price and amazing service!

Y. C.

Having tried many many indian restaurants in Christchurch, i must say i just love the food at little india especially the ‘live mix vegetable’. The hospitality is also noteworthy. We had an wonderful lunch

J.

Delicious variety on the menu, food never disappoints, thankyou for your hospitality.

h. s.

Had a get together at home , so ordered Little India delivery on Delivery Express app. Chicken tikka masala was best of lot, fresh and was flavoursome, was delivered quite quickly , full stars for free delivery on Delivery Express and awesome and authentic Indian food from Little India merivale.

P. R.

As every the food is always fresh and tastey. Make the most of your visit but visiting the the Catch A Curry website for loyalty rewards and weekly instore specials at all of the Little India stores.

B. R.

Visited this place a few times during our holiday. As an Indian, anyone who wants authentic Indian food should visit. I would recommend the the Dal Makhni and Palak Paneer, the butter chicken is great as well. The chicken served here is halal. Staff were really friendly as well.

K. K.

5 Stars for the lamb biryani!! I don’t usually say this but the biryani is so authentic that it reminds me of my mum’s biryani. I’ve been searching for the past few years and been disappointed countless times. Now finally found it at Little India - Absolute winner! Please don’t change anything. I recommend the Lamb dishes over chicken dishes.

z.

The food and quality is so good also the quantity and service of staff☺️☺️

l. r.

Good Servlce and didn't have to wait long. Meals nice and served on hot plates. Not much rice for four people.

M. Y.

This used to be my favourite restaurant. However, recently their service is not as good as it used to be, you spend a longer time waiting and quite often your order gets misplaced somewhere. But very good food though.

A. P.

Got takeaway from here on recommendation of a friend - did not disappoint. Very friendly staff and excellent food. Best butter chicken and lamb madras I've found in Christchurch.

M. P. (.

Big fan of this Place dine in or takeaways...we are a regular customer.. only one request to please pack our rice in Plastic box as the rice gets stuck in the paper boxes..Thanks

Y. L. (.

awesome place!! great customer service from the staff and manager!! will go and visit again for sure! highly recommend butter chicken! man, chicken is the best!

R.

We dined there couple of times. Food is expensive and the food is much adapted to kiwi style (mild - sweety version) - lots of cream and butter. Not very authentic Indian !! I prefer Indian fendelton.

P. H.

Nice meal thanks and helpful staff. I would prefer some green vegetables as well as we are all told to eat our veges but maybe that is not part of the typical diet?

R. M.

Only ordered a takeaway Sorely disappointed. Poor meat, sauce based on uncooked tomatoes from a can and limp doughy naans. Maybe their best chef was off. Won't be going back!

s. k.

Great food and staff. Prices are good too. Only Indian place I go to eat normally.

B. S.

After hunting Couple of Indian places in Search of good tasting Samosas during our visit to NewZealand we reached to this place at last and man the taste.... !!!! it was amazing. Loved it.

P. A.

Great food. Have to wait sometimes as it hs popular. Best to book.lots of parking. Nice people.

R. B.

Delicious and fresh Indian food. Jose always has rhe best service!

O.

Do not choose the spicy option for your dishes when asked by the waiter while ordering ur food because it will be really VERY spicy. I felt the food were quite expensive too.

B. M.

Hands down the best and most authentic Indian food in chch. It is utterly amazing. I come here at least once a week

M. B.

Very hard to find any Indian restaurant better than this. Incredible standard of food & service. Well done.

Y.

Amazing Indian food, I’m their Clint since 2009. Still the same delicious taste 😍 chicken biriani verrry yumy😋😋

M. P.

Good food great taste nice ambiance Staff looks after customer 😊

R. S.

arguably the best all-round Indian restaurant in town - in terms of food, ambience, service. nice location with ample parking.

d. k.

One of the best place to have some delicious food if u are looking forward to try some Indian dishes good ambience good food better service what more u can ask for a better dinner and I was so amaze to see many kiwis trying Indian dishes I would suggest you guys to visit this place if u wanna have a great dinner with your friends and family.

G. C.

Awesome family dinner there last night , good service

B.

Anytime ! Everytime ! Delicious Yummy ! Always consistent !

N.

Had a meal here , okay but the lamb was overcooked and chewy starters were very good, however there are definitely better quality Indian restaurants close.

A.

Lovely and courteous staff, fast service, great Ruby Murray. Bloody good takeaways too. I'm English, so I should know! ;)

J.

Food was incredible, and the service is excellent!

D.

Exotic Indian food. Great taste and good place to dine out. Would certainly visit again!

R. T.

Beautiful tasty meal. Great service. Value for money. Will return.

M. S.

Best Indian in New Zealand. All the classics and more. Great friendly service. Reasonably priced (about $18-20 for a main)

A.

Good food but staff very unprofessional specially manager....very rude.

C.

Really enjoyed my meal. Very well cooked

R. T.

Have been here for a few times, great place for Indian food.Recommend to everyone.

j. s.

Was ok .. food was fine. Not too good or bad . Servicing was bit slow. May be because they were busy

M.

Another great evening with a large group of friends! Great staff, atmosphere and food! See you next time

h. s.

Authentic and yummy food, brilliant service every time.

P.

Great food, great staff. Pays to order ahead or be prepared to wait due to popularity.

s. t.

Very hygienic and service ambience .one of the best and nice Indian restaurant in Christchurch.

M.

Fabulous food, delightful service.

S. L.

Everything we tried was pretty authentic, perhaps a little pricier and saltier than others. Overall very nice.

G. B.

Great food Great staff always an enjoyable occasion in this busy vibrant restaurant

C. T.

Food is excellent, service is always great. I will be back

B. L.

Superb service under level 3 lockdown. Great comms and even greater food. Highly recommended.

F. M.

Awesome service such kind people and great food it’s all so gooood!

P. J.

Good Indian food. Decent service. Food for 2 may cost around $ 50

S. P.

A great place to eat and socialise. A nice environment. Reasonably priced for a good night out.

D. F.

Typical north Indian food... Nice place to dine in.. Good services.. Great food...

W.

Nice food and decor. Good service. Lamb Rogan Josh very tender.

v. s.

Excellent set up & service, palate cleanser and munchies on the house. Happy stomach

K.

We had a great time there🙂

J.

Always amazing and delicious food

a.

Best cauliflower rice recipe 👍

A. N.

Food was definitely good, staff service and friendliness was definitely lacking

M.

One of my favorite places to get Indian ... In saying that - I only get one meal which is the Bhatura

M. R.

The tastiest Indian food I tried in Christchurch.

v. p.

The quality and service of this restaurant is very good .

D.

Grest parking for diners. Really enjoyed our meal.

H.

Great food, great service ,good price x

R.

Really great value and excellent super tasty food.

T.

Good food but the wait was a bit long

C. E.

Always have a positive experience here, from the friendly staff, great food, speed and reasonable prices.

S. W.

Not too hot. Not too spicy. Not a bad vegetarian meal for a meat lover.

A.

Excellent service with excellent people and great food 😊

S.

Was a great meal. Staff very polite. Amazing

G. v. R.

Great food and the staff are just amazing

L.

Consistantly good every time! Sometimes long waits for takeaway, call ahead of time.

P.

friendly staff members and food was yummy,delicious..... amazing birthday .....

R. M.

Good food & good service. I recommend this restaurant.

P. W.

Love the food and the atmosphere. Always busy. For lunch and dinner.

P.

Waitress was very warm and friendly and food was great.

N. N.

Food was tasty 5/5 But service was not good 3/5

R.

Nice food at a good price

K.

My You favourite place to get a curry in town: great food, atmosphere, and service

T. F.

Good food but no consistency with spice levels

R.

We're regulars at the Auckland branch and we were very happy to find it here in chch!

W.

Tasty economical lunch with easy access off Merivale Mall carpark.

M.

Very good service, found us a quick table before the buses arrived

V. s.

Staff is average but Food is great

J.

Great service. Constantly good food.

R.

Great food every time

P.

Perefect food. Perfect service. What else can I say? 5 stars

D. V.

Awrsome food great service and atmosphere!! Highly recomend

H. S.

spent my birthday there today ... it was amazing.. thank you very much ..

K.

Usually go to Little india if one available in the area.. love the food compliments for the chef

E.

Food is always a hit, however took a while between courses.

R.

Very standard tasting menu

b. f.

Brill food, great service was really impressed

A. K.

I almost go here every week... love the food

T. M.

Great food, great staff

I.

Prompt service. Nice food. Great service.

F.

Besy indian food in both australia amd newzealand. Cant find better anywhere

Q. H.

Always good quality food...

A.

Great food and friendly staff

G.

One of good Indian restaurants in Christchurch..

A.

Mosy of the food here is pretty good. Meat sometimes chewy

L.

Bit expensive, but great service.

A.

Always delicious. Vegetarian friendly.

N. R. (. 9.

Great service and the taste was spot on!

K. H.

Excellent food and customer service

K.

Best India food period.

a.

Delicious as always & friendly service

f.

Delicious food friendly staff

w.

Great food and great service

M.

Food is good but a bit expensive

S.

Good and clean Indian food

T.

Amazing food good price

D.

Fantastic my favorite Indian restraint in Christchurch

c.

Absolutly the best Indian iv ever had

A. C.

DELICIOUS...highly recommend as a takeaway in Merivale.

N.

Very tasty Indian food.

E. w. E. w.

Mr josh you rocks 😊👍🏼👍🏼

R.

Very clean good food

P.

Nice clean place with good mood

m.

Good option for Indian cuisine

G. M.

Very good food 👍😋

R.

Great food consistently

J.

Great food and choices

l.

Great service by rakesh

M.

Yummy tasty food. Variety of options.

A.

Lovely dinner and service

N.

Very nice meal.

D.

Good & tasty food.

G.

Nice place good food

G.

Always a great meal

G.

Had a lovely meal.

N.

The bestest curry in Christchurch!

D.

Always great food

P.

Real and Authentic Indian taste

N. R.

Have been here before, will be back again.

n.

Best Indian reasturant in chch

d.

Fave indian full stop

V.

Absolutely Good food

J.

So so.... not too good anymore.

J.

Great food!

P.

Food is delicious

n.

Nice food

N.

Good food and service

S.

Excellent Indian food

M.

Tasty for sure.

D.

Very nice

G. A.

Good for butter chicken

N.

With great take away

U.

Good indian restaurant

D.

Good Indian food

n. b.

Great

H.

Famous for Indian foods

p.

Superb... Little India Christchurch

G.

It's amazing

F.

Best Indian!

K.

Great food

J.

Above average.

p.

Tooo gooood

J.

Great food

g.

Good

G.

Brilliant

T.

Nice

c.

Can't go past this place

N.

Great currie

E.

Good indian

b.

Waited

N.

Delicious

J.

Very Nice Place

A.

lovely food

M.

Excellent.

P.

Good place

D.

great place

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